The Liberal Democrats have released their manifesto for the 2017 General Election.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes following the publication of the Labour manifesto and reflects on whether the next Government will finally take action on fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs).

Mental health charity Mind has today revealed that a high proportion of people with mental health problems are being made more unwell by the benefits system. In particular, the process of being ‘sanctioned’ – having financial support cut or stopped altogether – is worsening people’s mental health.

The Labour Party have released their manifesto for the 2017 General Election.

UK climbs four places in EY’s Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI).

St John Ambulance is the nation's leading first aid charity.

The Conservatives are proposing a new Mental Health Treatment Bill which would support mental health programmes in schools and workplaces, as well as providing 10,000 new mental health professionals in the NHS by 2020, says Nicky Morgan.

Alzheimer’s Society warns of generations unprepared for astronomical dementia costs.

Dr Anna Kotova, Associate Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Exeter, argues that the smoking ban could lead to fights, rioting, and higher levels of prison suicide.

The responsible finance industry works to promote prosperity and address inequality by empowering people to take control of their financial futures. We help people start businesses, create good jobs, enable families on low incomes to save; these are all outcomes that contribute to strong and diverse industries and an inclusive and resilient economy.

The RCVS is the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in the UK. Our role is to set, uphold and advance ethical, educational and clinical veterinary standards, so as to enhance society through improved animal health and welfare. 

The CIOB is the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.  We have a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society, and we’ve been doing that since 1834.

The Conservatives may use their manifesto to pledge the implementation of a care cap in the next parliament, says Dods Monitoring Consultant, Daniel Laing.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling assesses evidence of gambling related crime and calls for this to be properly taken into account when DCMS decides on stake reduction measures for fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) after the general election.

Technology is evolving at an amazing pace. There is a need to act quickly if we are to reap the benefits of this unique opportunity to design out risk and design in health and safety, advises Louise Ward of the British Safety Council.

Labour will pay for the £162m policy by increasing the rate of Insurance Premium Tax to 20% for private healthcare insurance products, says Labour's Shadow Minister for the Community, Julie Cooper.

Former Lib Dem Director of Campaigns Lord Rennard assesses the local election results last week and looks at the likelihood of a Liberal Democrat revival in the party's former heartlands.

In 2017 our system of justice has become fragile, warns the Bar Council manifesto. The next Government must ensure we support and strengthen its core values or risk our democratic way of life.

Bidding has started to find a new home for the European Medical Agency (EMA) which employs 900 people at its London HQ, says Dods Monitoring Consultant, Bruce Reilly.

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.​

The Bar Council represents barristers in England and Wales. It promotes the Bar's high quality specialist advocacy and advisory services, fair access to justice for all, the highest standards of ethics, equality and diversity across the profession, and the development of business opportunities for barristers at home and abroad.

As experts in business, we offer our members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in government. Our aim is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is warning political parties against standing in the way of the UK’s millions of self-employed strivers with post-election tax hikes, including National Insurance.

The British Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are, with more than 20,500 volunteers and 4,000 staff in the UK. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, disasters and individual emergencies.